What makes this game notable is that this is perhaps the first game in the ''Franchise/ShinMegamiTensei'' franchise that allows humans to be Light or Dark Aligned along with Law or Chaos. This in turn affects which demons you can summon.

* NamesTheSame: Naoki Takeuchi from this game, Naoki Konishi from ''VideoGame/{{Persona 4}}'', and Naoki Kashima, the [[VideoGame/ShinMegamiTenseiIIINocturne Demi-Fiend's/Hito-Shura's]] name from the radio play. Also, Kaoru Tachibana from this game, and [[VideoGame/{{Persona 2}} Kaoru Saga]].* NoExportForYou: Much like the first and 3rd ''Majin Tensei'' games, this wasn't ported to the US.

* NamesTheSame: Naoki Takeuchi from this game, Naoki Konishi from ''VideoGame/{{Persona 4}}'', and Naoki Kashima, the [[VideoGame/ShinMegamiTenseiIIINocturne Demi-Fiend's/Hito-Shura's]] name from the radio play. Also, Kaoru Tachibana from this game, and [[{{Persona2}} Kaoru Saga]].

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* NamesTheSame: Naoki Takeuchi from this game, Naoki Konishi from ''VideoGame/{{Persona 4}}'', and Naoki Kashima, the [[VideoGame/ShinMegamiTenseiIIINocturne Demi-Fiend's/Hito-Shura's]] name from the radio play. Also, Kaoru Tachibana from this game, and [[{{Persona2}} [[VideoGame/{{Persona 2}} Kaoru Saga]].

* WingedHumanoid: Some demons, angels, and Satan and Lucifer, are fought as their humanoid forms rather than their transformed states in earlier and later games in the Megaten franchise.

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* WingedHumanoid: Some demons, angels, and Satan and Lucifer, are fought as their humanoid forms rather than their transformed states in earlier and later games in the Megaten Franchise/ShinMegamiTensei franchise.

* Naoki Takeuchi (Protagonist): Compared to others in the Megaten Franchise, he can actually talk. Uses Swords, Knives, and Firearms.* Kaoru Tachibana: TheBigGuy of the group, both physically and magically. Specializes in Katana and Axe use, learns Agi, Zio, Giga, and Megido spells.* Tomoharu Kikuchi: TheSmartGuy of the group. He gains the ability to summon demons later on. Can use Swords, Knives, and Bows.* Aya Kikuchi: ActionGirl of the group, can use some offensive magic but specializes in healing. Uses Knives, Firearms, and Staves, learns Dia, Maragi, and Rimudora spells.* Karen Rose: A mysterious woman who appears in Naoki's dreams, she apparently knows what's causing the problems in Tokyo. Can use Knives, Spears and Firearms, but only joins the party on any non-Neutral route.* Ogiwara: The leader of the demonic invasion. Can use Swords, Katanas, and Firearms, but only joins on a Neutral route. He is said to be the child of Lucifer himself, which is why he can talk to demons. If you are either Law or Chaos after his conference, he will fight you in chapter 3-10 (aka 29), "Base of Ogiwara" and then die.

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* Naoki Takeuchi (Protagonist): Compared to others in the Megaten Franchise, Unusually for a MegaTen protagonist, he can actually talk.talks and has his own personality. Uses Swords, Knives, and Firearms.* Kaoru Tachibana: TheBigGuy of the group, both physically and magically.but also has impressive magical ability. Specializes in Katana and Axe use, learns Agi, Zio, Giga, and Megido spells.* Tomoharu Kikuchi: TheSmartGuy of the group.TheSmartGuy. He gains the ability to summon demons later on. Can use Swords, Knives, and Bows.* Aya Kikuchi: ActionGirl of the group, ActionGirl, can use some offensive magic but specializes in healing. Uses Knives, Firearms, and Staves, learns Dia, Maragi, and Rimudora spells.* Karen Rose: A mysterious woman who appears in Naoki's dreams, she and who apparently knows what's causing the problems in Tokyo. Can use Knives, Spears cause of the disaster. Uses knives, spears and Firearms, firearms, but only joins the party [[spoiler: on any non-Neutral route.routes]].* Ogiwara: The leader of man spearheading the demonic invasion. Can use Swords, Katanas, and Firearms, but only joins on a Neutral route.invasion. He is said to be the child of Lucifer himself, which is why he can talk to demons. Can use swords, katanas, and firearms, but only joins on a Neutral route.If you are either Law or Chaos after his conference, he will fight you in chapter 3-10 (aka 29), "Base of Ogiwara" and then die.

* MythologyGag: References from the first game are in this. [[spoiler: Even some of the music; Devil Dance is used for the Free missions (Purple marks) on the map, Frame Up Fragment is used on the Paranoia maps, and the Satellite map uses Bicarbonate of Face/Fate (Overworld theme of ''Majin Tensei''). In addition the Core of Megapolis is a [[VideoGame/ShinMegamiTenseiII metal pyramid with the top removed]], and HELIOS is fired by [[VideoGame/ShinMegamiTenseiII Satan]]]].

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* MythologyGag: References from the first game are in this. [[spoiler: Even some of the music; Devil Dance is used for the Free missions (Purple marks) on the map, Frame Up Fragment is used on the Paranoia maps, and the Satellite map uses Bicarbonate of Face/Fate (Overworld theme of ''Majin Tensei''). In addition the Core of Megapolis is a [[VideoGame/ShinMegamiTenseiII metal pyramid with the top removed]], and HELIOS is fired by [[VideoGame/ShinMegamiTenseiII Satan]]]].Satan]].

* Karen Rose: A mysterious woman who appears in Naoki's dreams, she apparently knows what's causing the problems in Tokyo. [[spoiler: Can use Knives, Spears and Firearms, but only joins the party on any non-Neutral route.]]* Ogiwara: [[spoiler: The leader of the demonic invasion. Can use Swords, Katanas, and Firearms, but only joins on a Neutral route. He is said to be the child of Lucifer himself, which is why he can talk to demons. If you are either Law or Chaos after his conference, he will fight you in chapter 3-10 (aka 29), "Base of Ogiwara" and then die.]]

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* Karen Rose: A mysterious woman who appears in Naoki's dreams, she apparently knows what's causing the problems in Tokyo. [[spoiler: Can use Knives, Spears and Firearms, but only joins the party on any non-Neutral route.]]route.* Ogiwara: [[spoiler: Ogiwara: The leader of the demonic invasion. Can use Swords, Katanas, and Firearms, but only joins on a Neutral route. He is said to be the child of Lucifer himself, which is why he can talk to demons. If you are either Law or Chaos after his conference, he will fight you in chapter 3-10 (aka 29), "Base of Ogiwara" and then die.]]die.

* AttractiveBentGender: [[spoiler: Beelzebub]].* BrainwashedAndCrazy: [[spoiler: Tomoharu as a result of exposure to the DIO system]].

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* AttractiveBentGender: [[spoiler: Beelzebub]].Beelzebub.* BigBadEnsemble: There are a number of antagonists behind the events of the story. From Beelzebub working with Camael on perfecting DIO and the TimeTravel, to Satan and Michael imposing order upon the earth. Lucifer is the only exception amongst the four despite being the FinalBoss of one route. His role in the story is revealed to be to explain Ogiwaras origins on the Neutral-Neutral Route.* BrainwashedAndCrazy: [[spoiler: Tomoharu as a result of exposure to the DIO system]].system.

** [[spoiler: LaserGuidedAmnesia The Light-Law Ending. The heroes lose all their memories pertaining to the journey they all took, so that a paradox will not occur. However after her mission Karen is sent back to 1995 where Naoki meets Karen again by chance.]]** [[spoiler:IChooseToStay: The Light-Chaos Ending. Naoki decides that someone is needed to keep the peace in 2056, while the others go back in time. Tomoharu becomes involved in academics and politics in 1996, possibly leading him to become a public figure, Kaoru searches for his mother in 1995, and Aya helps Naoki's parents in 2024]]** [[spoiler:SetRightWhatOnceWentWrong: The Neutral Ending. Ogiwara chooses to destroy Megalopolis to prevent Nemesis from existing]]** [[spoiler:ResetButtonEnding: The Dark-Law ending, HELIOS is fired at the heroes. It then turns out it may have been AllJustADream / DreamingOfThingsToCome and it was Tomoharu's dream also, not Naoki's, and he wakes up moments before the first meeting between himself and Naoki.]]** [[spoiler:MyFutureSelfAndMe: The Dark-Chaos Ending. Naoki remains in the future while everyone else is sent back, minus the details of the Light-Chaos Ending.]]

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** [[spoiler: LaserGuidedAmnesia The Light-Law Ending. The heroes lose all their memories pertaining to the journey they all took, so that a paradox will not occur. However after her mission Karen is sent back to 1995 where Naoki meets Karen again by chance.]]chance.** [[spoiler:IChooseToStay: IChooseToStay: The Light-Chaos Ending. Naoki decides that someone is needed to keep the peace in 2056, while the others go back in time. Tomoharu becomes involved in academics and politics in 1996, possibly leading him to become a public figure, Kaoru searches for his mother in 1995, and Aya helps Naoki's parents in 2024]]2024** [[spoiler:SetRightWhatOnceWentWrong: SetRightWhatOnceWentWrong: The Neutral Ending. Ogiwara chooses to destroy Megalopolis to prevent Nemesis from existing]]existing.** [[spoiler:ResetButtonEnding: ResetButtonEnding: The Dark-Law ending, HELIOS is fired at the heroes. It then turns out it may have been AllJustADream / DreamingOfThingsToCome and it was Tomoharu's dream also, not Naoki's, and he wakes up moments before the first meeting between himself and Naoki.]]Naoki.** [[spoiler:MyFutureSelfAndMe: MyFutureSelfAndMe: The Dark-Chaos Ending. Naoki remains in the future while everyone else is sent back, minus the details of the Light-Chaos Ending.]]

* [[spoiler:WellIntentionedExtremist: Ogiwara. He went back to the past to destroy the DIO system. DIO ultimately lead the Supreme Council to become corrupt and defunct. If the Council is not stopped, the military will perform a complete glassing of Megalopolis.]]

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* [[spoiler:WellIntentionedExtremist: WellIntentionedExtremist: Ogiwara. He went back to the past to destroy the DIO system. DIO ultimately lead the Supreme Council to become corrupt and defunct. If the Council is not stopped, the military will perform a complete glassing of Megalopolis.]]

* NamesTheSame: Naoki Takeuchi from this game, Naoki Konishi from ''{{Persona 4}}'', and Naoki Kashima, the [[VideoGame/ShinMegamiTenseiIIINocturne Demi-Fiend's/Hito-Shura's]] name from the radio play. Also, Kaoru Tachibana from this game, and [[{{Persona2}} Kaoru Saga]].

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* NamesTheSame: Naoki Takeuchi from this game, Naoki Konishi from ''{{Persona ''VideoGame/{{Persona 4}}'', and Naoki Kashima, the [[VideoGame/ShinMegamiTenseiIIINocturne Demi-Fiend's/Hito-Shura's]] name from the radio play. Also, Kaoru Tachibana from this game, and [[{{Persona2}} Kaoru Saga]].

* MythologyGag: References from the first game are in this. [[spoiler: Even some of the music; Devil Dance is used for the Free missions (Purple marks) on the map, Frame Up Fragment is used on the Paranoia maps, and the Satellite map uses Bicarbonate of Face/Fate (Overworld theme of ''Majin Tensei''). In addition the Core of Megapolis is a [[ShinMegamiTenseiII metal pyramid with the top removed]], and HELIOS is fired by [[ShinMegamiTenseiII Satan]]]].* NamesTheSame: Naoki Takeuchi from this game, Naoki Konishi from ''{{Persona 4}}'', and Naoki Kashima, the [[ShinMegamiTenseiNocturne Demi-Fiend's/Hito-Shura's]] name from the radio play. Also, Kaoru Tachibana from this game, and [[{{Persona2}} Kaoru Saga]].* NoExportForYou: Much like the first and 3rd ''MajinTensei'' games, this wasn't ported to the US.

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* MythologyGag: References from the first game are in this. [[spoiler: Even some of the music; Devil Dance is used for the Free missions (Purple marks) on the map, Frame Up Fragment is used on the Paranoia maps, and the Satellite map uses Bicarbonate of Face/Fate (Overworld theme of ''Majin Tensei''). In addition the Core of Megapolis is a [[ShinMegamiTenseiII [[VideoGame/ShinMegamiTenseiII metal pyramid with the top removed]], and HELIOS is fired by [[ShinMegamiTenseiII [[VideoGame/ShinMegamiTenseiII Satan]]]].* NamesTheSame: Naoki Takeuchi from this game, Naoki Konishi from ''{{Persona 4}}'', and Naoki Kashima, the [[ShinMegamiTenseiNocturne [[VideoGame/ShinMegamiTenseiIIINocturne Demi-Fiend's/Hito-Shura's]] name from the radio play. Also, Kaoru Tachibana from this game, and [[{{Persona2}} Kaoru Saga]].* NoExportForYou: Much like the first and 3rd ''MajinTensei'' ''Majin Tensei'' games, this wasn't ported to the US.

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